hitches 1 of 2

plural of hitch
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as in snags
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized there are always a few hitches when you launch a system as complex as this one

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as in terms
a fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position signed on for a three-year hitch in the army

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hitches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hitch
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as in bums
to travel by securing free rides her brother hitched across the country after he graduated from college

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Verb
  • Dream Drives for Kids is a nonprofit organization that connects children undergoing treatment for a wide range of childhood illnesses to some very cool cars and famous drivers.
    Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Change Your Team's Stereotypical Mindset Through Education A powerful tip for resonating authentically with diverse media is to avoid assuming each ethnicity only connects with its own.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • That deal is on hold until The Container Store secures new financing that is deemed acceptable to Beyond.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The tag secures to your luggage via a leather strap with brass buckle.
    Amy Jurries, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Research suggests that longer CEO tenures correlate with better long-term company performance.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Only four tight ends in franchise history accumulated more during their tenures.
    Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Their tips below provide actionable insights that can help leaders create a more supportive environment and avoid the pitfalls that can undermine employees’ job satisfaction and morale.
    Forbes, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Neglecting security measures This is one of the biggest pitfalls many of us fall into.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Once the ladies are separated, Jackie pulls Heavenly aside to scold her for her behavior.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The Madame Tussauds wax museum in London pulls the curtain back on what reps describe as its most structurally ambitious figure to date – the Rocket Man suspended in the air over a baby grand piano.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This integrates the teaching of Pope Francis against the expenditures of immense sums of money while the poor of our country and of other states live with food insecurity and the lack of health care.
    Bishop Peter A. Rosazza, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
  • For CEOs, the antidote lies in building a holistic foundation that integrates sharp business acumen with a meticulous focus on health, resilience, and soft skills.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Hitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitches. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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